Concepedia

Peer-Led Team Learning: A Prospective Method for Increasing Critical Thinking in Undergraduate Science Courses.

Ian J. Quitadamo, C. Jayne Brahler, Gregory J. Crouch

ScholarWorks (Central Washington University) · 2009 · 113 citations · 27 references

Concepts

EducationScience EducationTeachingInstruction In Higher EducationPedagogyStem EducationCritical ThinkingGroup Problem SolvingPeer LearningSmall-group LearningTeam LearningTeam Problem SolvingCritical Thinking InstructionPeer-led TeamsSmall Group Dynamics

Abstract

This study examined the impact of Peer-Led Team Learning (PLTL) on critical thinking gains in science and math courses at a research university in the Pacific Northwest.

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